Head control for the electric wheelchair

The head control from Munevo allows independent mobility for people with a high level of paralysis. In order to be able to use it, they must be able to move their head at least two centimetres in any direction. Anyone who is getting one of these aids completes a “driving school” under the guidance of experts in Nottwil, Switzerland, before using the system. “Moving and operating can seem very complex at first,” says Guido Bienz, Aid Advisor at Orthotec. “But with a bit of practice, people quickly get to grips with it.” There is also an integrated camera that the users can use to take photographs and share their impressions of their journeys with other people.

The wireless head control from HomeBrace works with infinite variables, meaning that even the speed can be controlled via head movement. Other particular advantages include the battery life of up to 14 hours, simple calibration, independent seat adjustments and individual adaptation of the software to the user. The head control can also be used as a computer mouse in order to operate environmental controls and robot arms, to make telephone calls or listen to music.